2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 695 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,554miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox, 2% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,554 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had problems with my brakes grinding not wanting to stop and took to a shop said my brakes were like brand new but yet it doesn't want to stop makes grinding noises. I replaced the starter in my car four times and am still having the same problems sticks when starting or doesn't want to work at all and this was in a two month period. My front drivers seatbelt would not release this has happened several times in the last couple weeks. I have also had problems with bearings had to have them replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10524368, filed 2013-07, 96,000 miles“My seatbelt broke. I drove across town and everything was fine. When I went to unhook my seatbelt and get out the belt recoil didn't pull the belt back in, rather it was just sluggish and jerky. There was no accident, the seat belt just jammed up and stopped working. I called Chevrolet to check for any recalls of this nature. They said there wasn't and then advised me to have a GM service center look at it. The GM mechanic (lupient bloomington) estimated the repair at about $475. …”
NHTSA complaint #10312672, filed 2010-02, 53,000 miles“Four car pileup on hwy 41 nb. We were veh.#3 and hit forward and were hit from behind. Our seat belts did not restrain us and the air bags did not deploy. My husband , ernst, flew into the dashboard and I slammed into the steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10223015, filed 2008-04, 28,742 miles“This vehicle was involved in a rollover accident and the air bags didn't come out and the seat belt on driver side had no give. This accident resulted in a death and two serious emergencies to the front passenger and the rear passenger located behind the passenger...updated 09-25-14”
NHTSA complaint #10637442, filed 2014-09, 73,499 miles“Bought new 2006 Equinox with three original miles. 1) right rear seat belt locked up, ratchet tighter and would not release until removed and fully retracted. Six occurrences, three times to dealer who could not duplicate. 2) left rear seat belt locked up, ratchet tighter and would not release until removed and fully retracted. Four occurrences, three times to dealer who could not duplicate. 3) engine falters when in reverse. Three occurrences, dealer has not looked at this issue. 4) instrument cluster / gauges not working. Three occurrences, two times to dealer who could not duplicate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10172069, filed 2006-10, 50 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 0% |
| 2011 | 13 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox
280 complaintsElectrical system
141 complaintsBrakes
85 complaintsEngine
68 complaintsOther or unknown
64 complaintsEngine cooling
60 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsEquipment
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSuspension
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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